Braves Survive Slumps on Fans and Form in Milwaukee
The Sidelines column questions if the Milwaukee Braves can win the pennant despite uneven star power led by Eddie Mathews and solid but aging pitching. Enthusiastic crowds at County Stadium fuel a club that may defy odds, with Warren Spahn and Carl Furillo among key names cited as factors in a tight NL race.
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Brooklyn
Jackie Robinson
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Gil Hodges
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Peewee Reese
Carl Furillo
Giants
Willie Mays
Alvin Dark
Don Mueller
Monte Irvin
Hank Thompson
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Andy Patko
Panny O'Connell
Det Crandall
Aaron
Warren Spahn
Conley
Winoth
Chet Nichols
Bob
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St.Louis
Cincinnati
Lounge Fridens Meet On Diamond For Hayward League Title
Lounge Fridens and Friden Calculators clash on Bret Harte diamond at 8:45 pm Monday for the Hayward San Leandro Recreation District A league championship. The winner receives a perpetual trophy and both teams eye a slot in the Yuba City tournament August 22.
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Yuba City
Myers Rockets Rally to 3-2 Win Over Hayward Fire Dept
Myers Rockets upset Hayward Fire Department yesterday at Winton School in a 3-2 victory. Bob Conklin starred with two doubles and a four hitter, lifting the Rockets to second place in the National League behind the nearly unbeatable Hre nine. Page 5 of 10day's Review has the Little League report. three games remain this week.
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Rockets
Bob Conklin
Gettel Bids For Twenty Wins With Late 1954 Finish
Gettel, aging but sharp, offers a possible 20 win season with a four hit shutout of Portland 2 0 while Oakland defeats Beavers 7 3. He stands at 15 24 this year and lurks two behind Tommy Byrne for the league lead. The Oaks remain in third place, 17 games back of Hollywood, as San Diego leads the circuit.
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Acorns
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Seattle
Larry Jansen
Seals
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Marshall
Art Cuitti
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Glaca
Lou Landini
Samford
Gethe
Dick Fielder
Ferrarese
Chuck Dressen
Granville Gladstone
Beaver
Oaks
Roy Nicaly
Coos Bay
Sports Roundup and Standings From Saturday and Sunday
San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle and Oakland results mix with National and American League standings and pitcher notes. Teams like Brooklyn, New York, Milwaukee, Philadelphia and Cincinnati show results across Saturday and yesterday schedules while leaders in both leagues reflect mixed wins and losses.
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Sims Scores TKO Victory Over Ross
Eddie Sims of New Orleans dominated Ross, delivering a third round technical knockout at Bollywood Legion stadium. Sims knocked Ross down in round one, controlled the second, and the referee stopped the bout 19 seconds into round three after determining Ross could not defend himself.
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Aussie Pair Tabbed to Win
The Australian pickup team of Hartwig and Neile Fraser loomed as the favorite in the 74th national doubles championship at Longwood. Yet they were edged again by Hartwig and Fraser in the finals at the Newport Casino tournament, as American hopes rested on Hamilton Richardson of Baton Rouge and Davis Cup captain Billy Talbert of New York.
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Neile Fraser
Longwood Cricket Club
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Billy Talbert
New York
Junta Cops U S L T A Net Junior Title
Dale Junta of San Leandro won the boys singles title at the U S Lawn Tennis Association Junior Pacific Coast hard court championships in Burlingame over Gregory Grant of San Marino in a five set final. Barbera Benigni of San Francisco captured the 18 and under girls singles title with a 6 2 7 5 win over Jacqueline Tegland of Oxnard.
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San Francisco
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Warren Sisson
Oakland
George Stoesser
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Earl Baumgardner
Dick Peters
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49ers Drop Giants In Costly Gridiron Battle
In a tense NFL clash the 49ers outlasted the Giants in a costly battle. The game featured strong defense and key plays that influenced both teams’ standings and morale for upcoming weeks.
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49Ers
Perry Soltau Injured In Spectacular Clash
Two pro football stars Perry and Soltau suffer injuries in a high impact matchup. The game features multiple scoring plays including Tittle passes and Giants defensive stands with field goals by H Brown. Key drives include NY’s 9 yard TD and SF field goal attempts, highlighting a rough, back and forth contest.
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Giants Fall to 49ers in High-Scoring Kezar Showing
In Kezar Stadium 29,296 fans watched the New York Giants lose 43-35 to the San Francisco 49ers. A. Tit tle and Alex McElhenny starred for San Francisco while Kyle Rote suffered a major ankle injury. Gifford scored twice for the Giants as the teams traded bursts of offense and a late decisive 49er scoring drive.
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Leo Nomellini
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Tom Landry
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NCAA Sets 13 Dates for Title Sports Events
The NCAA executive committee approved sites and dates for six of 13 championship events for the coming year. Regional basketball on March 11-12 at several campuses. finals March 18-19 in Kansas City. Baseball in Omaha June 10-14 or 11-15. Cross country Michigan State November 29. Fencing Michigan State March 25-26. Skiing Norwich University March 4-5. Swimming at Miami University March 24-26. Also chose Los Angeles for the 50th NCAA convention January 9-11, 1956.
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Stranahan Clinches Amateur Golf Crown in Thrilling Finish
Frank Stranahan, 32, from Toledo Ohio, captured his fifth straight world amateur title at Tar O Shanter Country Club after a closing stretch. He birdied three of the last four holes to edge out rival Arnold Palmer by one stroke, finishing with a 72-hole total of 284. Palmer, son of Hugh Palmer, trailed after a sizzling 69 final round to total 285.
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Latrobe
Writers Vote To Improve Relations
CHICAGO INS The Football Writers Association of America moved for closer cooperation with college football coaches. At its annual meeting a five man liaison committee was approved to work with a similar coaches group. Tom Siler of the Knoxville News will appoint the writers committee. Officers named include Arch Ward first vice president Chet Smith second vice president Bert McGrane secretary and treasurer and Fred Digby historian.
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Chicago Tribune
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Pittsburgh Press
Bert McGrane
Des Moines
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Fred Digby
Sugar Bowl Athletic Association
Sparkless Stars Hold Off Padres in Tight PCL Fight
Hollywood Stars, short on sparkplugs, split the weekend with San Diego as the Pacific Coast League race tightens. San Francisco and Seattle posted wins while Portland dropped both ends to Oakland and Los Angeles. Lee Walls hit a homer for the Stars in the opener, and Tom Glaiviana powered a three run shot in the nightcap to keep the Stars a game and a half ahead. Mel Queen started for the Stars with Jim Walsh relieving. San Francisco blanked the Seals 2-0 as Bill Wight hurled four hits. Seals fell despite 15 Padres hits and a Dickey error. Battle pitched well for Los Angeles and Al Widmar shut down the Rainiers in the second game.
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Angels
Pool Names Veteran Team for Rams Charity Tilt
Los Angeles Rams coach Hamp Pool announced an all veteran offensive lineup to face the Washington Redskins in a charity pro football game in Los Angeles. Norman Van Brocklin will lead a backfield with Skeet Quinones, Don Paul, Tan Younger, and Deacon Dan Towler. ends Tom Fears and Bob Boyd start, with Tom Dahms and Charley Toogood at tackle and Duane Putnam and Harry Thompson at guards, Leon McLaughlin at center. The Redskins counter with a line averaging 254 pounds, featuring Don Bell, Sam Ricca, Gene Pepperl, Siug Witucki, and Harry Ulinski.
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Harry Thompson
Leon McLaughlin
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Sam Ricca
Gene Pepperl
Siug Witucki
Harry Ulinski
Hendricks Sets American Record in 100m Freestyle
Australian swimmer Jon Hendricks extended his record run by swimming 56.1 seconds in the 100 meter freestyle. The time surpasses the previous American mark of 56.4 seconds set in 1952 by Richard Cleveland, and adds to Hendricks' already noted Australian, Japanese, and Philippine records in the same event.
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Giants Slip From Lead as Braves Rally In NL Action
In a busy National League card, Brooklyn swept the Giants 8 4 to trim New York’s pennant lead amid seven losses in eight games. The Braves, winners of nine straight, closed to within 3 4 games of the top by beating the Cubs 2 1, while Cardinals and Pirates also won. Cleveland and New York opened big wins in the AL, boosting leads. Mantle hit his 26th as the Yankees exploded past Boston 14 3.
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